Aviation Mechanic

About The Role

The Aviation Mechanic provides routine maintenance and repair on all office owned and operated fixed wing and rotorcraft aircraft with a heavy emphasis on the rotorcraft experience. The Aviation Mechanic is responsible for ensuring safety for both the general public and the Sheriff’s Office pilot core, all the while meeting the Federal Aviation Administration standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on fixed wing and rotorcraft owned by MCSO.
• Conducts periodic inspections and returns office aircraft to operational service.
• Operates precision measuring devices and special tools.
• Orders, retrieves, and maintains stock of spare parts and supplies for aircraft.
• Maintains aircraft maintenance records.
• Documents aircraft parts and component records.
• Provides and sustains organization of hangar and office area.
• Performs routine fuel samples on office fuel trailers and trucks.
• Maintains valid mechanic’s license with airframe and power plant ratings required by FAA.
• Performs necessary steps to obtain inspection authorization for the FAA within the first three years of employment.
• Participates in on-call calendar to report to work outside regular work hours for unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
• Be present at work site to perform tasks as scheduled and assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience: Possession of a current Mechanic’s license with airframe and power plant ratings issued by the FAA. Three (3) years of experience of repair and maintenance of rotorcraft/helicopter aircraft. Knowledge and experience working with both piston and turbine powered aircraft.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience: Possession of a current Mechanic’s license with airframe and power plant ratings issued by the FAA. Three (3) years of experience of repair and maintenance of rotorcraft/helicopter aircraft. Knowledge and experience working with both piston and turbine powered aircraft.

Skills

• Knowledge of Electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems on fixed wing and rotorcraft.
• Ability to Trouble shoot and program software into systems.
• Performing routine maintenance on fixed wing and rotorcraft and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Ability to Return office fixed wing and rotorcraft aircraft to service.
• Perform maintenance, follow instructions, and interpret drawings and diagrams.
• Maintain clear recordkeeping and organizational standards within the work environment.

Benefits

Compensation Is More Than Just a Salary With MCSO Growth and stability since 1871Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/monthHolidays – 10/year + 1 personal dayEnrollment in Arizona State Retirement SystemPaid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)30% daycare discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley50% daycare discount at MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusivelyMCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employeesAccess to free County gymsLearn more at Benefits Overview

Pay

Pay Range MIN - MID - MAX $32.00 - $38.25 - $44.50

Schedule

Not specified